This is (or should be!) a concern of all of us who spend a 'lifetime'
researching. Just so happens I've been doing this very thing for my family -
what to do when the time comes I'm either gone or incapacitated so as not to be
'with it'.
I've prepared a couple of 'user guides "A User Guide of" (
Having also written User Guides called READ ME files, about a dozen to
cover everything computer related, including Legacy and the ancestors of
course, there's another essential part to this. That's the cover letter
that you actually print and put somewhere easily accessible. (In my
case, in an env
y.com
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-Original Message-
From: JLB [mailto:j...@jgen.ws]
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 5:55 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
H
Having read all the previous responses to this question, I shudder to think how
disappointed many Legacy users would be to find that their computer files will
probably not even be looked at following their death. Yes, there are many close
families that will make this an exception but on the oth
Totally agree!
-Original Message-
From: Brian L. Lightfoot
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 4:03 AM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
compi ler
Having read all the previous responses to this question, I shudder to
You win the prize for writing the most depressing post I've ever read.
I don't agree with the paper thing either. First of all, mine is way too
much to print and it's no guarantee anyway.
Share while you can. If your close relatives are boobs at least it's all
somewhere else and has a fighting ch
I surely second that very wise advice.
Yvonne
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I had a friend who spent a lifetime researching and writing
his family history. He kept a daily journal, entering 1,500
words each day for over 67 years and taking thousands of
photographs. My friend privately published six volumes of
400+ pages each, 9"x12" hardbound and had 100 copies printed
o
At the risk of being 'off-topic' once again, THIS should be distributed
everywhere. Good job.
---
JL Beeken
JLog - simple computer technology for genealogists
http://www.jgen.ws/jlog/
On 10/12/2012 3:55 PM, hwedhlor wrote:
> I had a friend who spent a lifetime researching and writing
> his family
ily member that is keen on genealogy so our tree may
> die with us!
>
> John Zimmerman’s later post is well taken.
>
> Bob
>
> *From:*gcr...@juno.com [mailto:gcr...@juno.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 11, 2012 2:23 PM
> *To:* LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
> *Subject:*
; 'stuff' (fill in the blank, Dad, Mom, Aunt Alice,
> Grandpa, Grandma etc) accumulated?"
>
> Safe guard as best we can and hope for it to survive us
> and wind up in some one (or some institution) loving
> hands...!
>
> gc
> -- Original Message
ubject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
compi ler
(Snip)
If anyone is interested I will be happy to send them a
five-page rationale and a one-page quick reference sheet,
both in MS Word format, or to publish that rationale here if
there is sufficient demand.
John Zimm
Hello John,
I would like to receive a copy of your documents.
I currently list my photos by surname then first name but I would like
to know of improvements I can make to my method.
Thank you.
Anthony Punnett,
Toronto, ON.
On 2012-10-13 2:55 AM, hwedhlor wrote:
> JLB and Robert Austen,
>
> Tha
roup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
JLB and Robert Austen,
Thank you both for your kind remarks.
On the further subject of archiving images in Legacy and elsewhere, while I was
working through the thousands of documents, articles and ima
I would be interested in the reference sheet. Thanks.
Walt
wjdewa...@comcast.net
-Original Message-
From: Robert Austen
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:54 AM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
compi ler
Hi
genealogical files after death of compi
ler
I would be interested in the reference sheet. Thanks.
Walt
wjdewa...@comcast.net
-Original Message-
From: Robert Austen
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 8:54 AM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical
I too would be interested in receiving copies.
Thanks
Lee Bruch
-Original Message-
From: hwedhlor [mailto:hwedh...@cox.net]
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:56 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
JLB
.
> From: lbr...@nwlink.com
> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
> Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
> compi ler
> Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:21:03 -0700
>
> I too would be interested in receiving copies.
t; Maureen
> - Original Message -
> From: "hwedhlor"
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 2:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
> compi ler
>
>
> JLB and Robert Austen,
>
> Thank you both for y
On 10/12/2012 4:55 PM, hwedhlor wrote:
> I had a friend who spent a lifetime researching and writing
> his family history.
John. Excellent post. This has much value and things to think about. I
am thoroughly impressed on the work he had done, then the preservation
you have taken. I need to re-thin
yUsers.com
> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
> compi ler
>
> JLB and Robert Austen,
>
> Thank you both for your kind remarks.
>
> On the further subject of archiving images in Legacy and elsewhere,
>
>
>
> If anyone i
I would appreciate a copy.
Thanks, CE
> From: hwedh...@cox.net
> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
> compi ler
> Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:55:56 -0700
>
> JLB and Robert Austen,
>
> Thank you
I would be interested in your documents
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 13, 2012, at 1:19 PM, CE WOOD wrote:
> I would appreciate a copy.
>
> Thanks, CE
>
> > From: hwedh...@cox.net
> > To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
> > Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with gen
I would greatly appreciate a copy, too, please.
Thank you,
Lana
rlcb...@gotsky.com
-Original Message-
From: hwedhlor
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:55 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
compi ler
JLB and
Support, I respectfully request that you put an end to these requests for
Mr. Zimmerman's information. I am really getting tired of deleting all of
these me too requests. Mr Zimmerman's email was included in his original
post, but unfortunately folks don't have enough common sense and
considerati
Add me to your list...
---Original Message---
From: Bain Family
Date: 10/13/2012 2:24:05 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
compi ler
I would greatly appreciate a copy, too, please.
Thank you,
Lana
rlcb
I would be very interested in your 5 page and reference sheet. Do you mind if
I share it with my genealogy class. You can send to me direct, eb_pacnw at
hotmail.com , thank you.
Erin
If anyone is
interested I will be happy to send them a five-page rationale and a one-page
quick reference she
also make it easier for me to reply back to them.
Lee
From: Ron Bernier [mailto:ronaldbern...@bernfrin.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:37 AM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
Support, I respectfully
Hi Confused,
I'm glad you enjoyed the post and that it has you thinking
about image storing, etc.
All the best,
John Zimmerman
Mesa, AZ
On 10/13/2012 10:13 AM, Confused wrote:
> On 10/12/2012 4:55 PM, hwedhlor wrote:
>> I had a friend who spent a lifetime researching and writing
>> his family h
t;
> -Original Message-
> From: hwedhlor [mailto:hwedh...@cox.net ]
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:56 PM
> To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
> Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical
> files after death of compi ler
>
> JLB a
: Saturday, October 13, 2012 9:58 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
Hi Maureen,
Thank you for your interest in my file naming standard.
In preparing to send out these documents I discovered some details I
;>
>>I too would be interested in receiving copies.
>>Thanks
>>Lee Bruch
>>
>> -----Original Message-
>>From: hwedhlor [mailto:hwedh...@cox.net ]
>>Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 11:56 PM
>>To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUs
personal email address.
>>>
>>> Ron Bernier
>>> Woonsocket, RI
>>>
>>> On Saturday, October 13, 2012, Lee Bruch wrote:
>>>
>>>I too would be interested in receiving copies.
>>>Thanks
>>>Lee Bruch
&
ine ends up it is a fascinating
hobby and I have been blessed by all the people I have met along the way.
Bob
-Original Message-
From: Ellen [mailto:kramer...@comcast.net]
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 10:42 AM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with g
he people I have met along the way.
>
>Bob
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: Ellen [mailto:kramer...@comcast.net]
>Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 10:42 AM
>To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
>Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
>co
s a different matter.
Lee
-Original Message-
From: Ron Ferguson [mailto:ronfergy@tiscali.co.uk]
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 5:16 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
Bob,
Just a quick piece of advi
od work. Regardless of where mine ends up it is a fascinating
>> hobby and I have been blessed by all the people I have met along the way.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Ellen [mailto:kramer...@comcast.net]
>> Sent: Sunday, Oct
day, October 14, 2012 5:16 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
Bob,
Just a quick piece of advice for those who may at some time consider creating a
website - do not have spaces in your file names, use an
: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
I have thousands of file names with spaces in them because I like the look of
it better. IF I should ever decide to put them online, a free program called
Bulk Rename Utility can change the names of files (i.e.
add hyphens
nier
>>> Woonsocket, RI
>>>
>>> On Saturday, October 13, 2012, Lee Bruch wrote:
>>>
>>> I too would be interested in receiving copies.
>>> Thanks
>>> Lee Bruch
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> Fr
nd charts were a great hit. I had
>>> also asked most to give me a short story, or testimonial, about themselves
>>> and many responded - some at great length. I think it's time to send the
>>> request out again!
>>>
>>> Keep up the good work
Ron Ferguson [mailto:ronfergy@tiscali.co.uk]
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 5:16 PM
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
compi ler
Bob,
Just a quick piece of advice for those who may at some time consider
creating a website
RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
I personally knew of a situation where a friend and fellow genealogist who
helped me get started had all his research PAPERS (including correspondence
spanning several years) PITCHED when his 'loving children' t
Thank you, JL, for posting that, because now I am giggling at least. ;)
--Paula
From: JLB
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Sent: Fri, October 12, 2012 2:36:35 PM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
You win
John, Thank you for your thoughtful response, especially this bit...
--Paula i
From: hwedhlor
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Sent: Fri, October 12, 2012 5:57:07 PM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
genealogical files after death of compi
ler
... and solicited updates from everyone possible with a promise of a free print
out of their grandparents on down. Next year is the 280th anniversary of our
first male immigrant's arrival in the colonies, and we expect to have the book
ready j
[LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
Bob,
Just a quick piece of advice for those who may at some time consider creating a
website - do not have spaces in your file names, use an underscore or hyphen
instead, otherwise they may well not work.
In fact it is best on
From: hwedhlor
To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
Sent: Mon, October 15, 2012 1:04:13 AM
Subject: Re: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
Windows will allow spaces, as well as a host of symbols in
file names, and it's true that you ca
UG] What to do with genealogical files after death of compi
ler
I am interested also. I have several albums of old photos of ancestors and
others. I am the only one left who can identify the people on the photographs
and it is becoming urgent for me to do so. I am reticent marking the original
ph
hank you for your thoughtful response, especially
> this bit...
> --Paula i
>
>
>
> *From:* hwedhlor
> *To:* LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
> *Sent:* Fri, October 12, 2012 5:57:07 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Leg
themselves and many
> responded - some at great length. I think it's time to
> send the request out again!
> >>>
> >>> Keep up the good work. Regardless of where mine ends
> up it is a fascinating hobby and I have been blessed by
> all the people I hav
On 10/13/2012 2:55 AM, hwedhlor wrote:
> If
> anyone is interested I will be happy to send them a
> five-page rationale and a one-page quick reference sheet,
> both in MS Word format, or to publish that rationale here if
> there is sufficient demand.
I would be very interested in this. You can s
ing the photo. I thought that was pretty
>> cool. I think they sell you the glass/plexiglass on their website...?
>> --Paula
>>
>>
>> ------------
>> *From:* Paulette
>> *To:* LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
>&
Your thoughts?
>
>Bob
>
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: Ron Ferguson [mailto:ronfergy@tiscali.co.uk]
>Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 5:16 PM
>To: LegacyUserGroup@LegacyUsers.com
>Subject: RE: [LegacyUG] What to do with genealogical files after death of
>
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